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Columbus police: Man dead, woman wounded in attempted murder-suicide

Due to the severity of the woman's injuries, the Columbus Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police is investigating after a man died and a woman was critically injured in an apparent attempted murder-suicide Tuesday night.

Officers were called to the 4800 block of Glendon Road, just north of Morse Road, around 10:35 p.m. to investigate a domestic violent complaint. 

Arriving officers found a 50-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. 

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics at 11:05 p.m. 

The woman was taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital in life-threatening condition. Due to the severity of her injuries, the Columbus Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.

Investigators found that the man shot the woman before shooting himself. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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